Cheapest trips from Rome

Where East meets West in the literal sense — Ottoman bazaars, Austro-Hungarian avenues, and ćevapi on every corner.

Pastel-colored hills, vintage trams, world-class pastéis de nata, and a thriving creative scene.

Ancient culture, stunning monastery landscapes, legendary hospitality, and one of the world's oldest wine regions.

Flamenco heartland with the Real Alcázar, Plaza de España, orange-tree-lined streets, and the best tapas in Spain.

Fortified harbour capital with 7,000 years of history, honey-colored limestone, and the best pastizzi in Malta.

Venetian old town, turquoise Ionian waters, olive groves, and one of Greece's most beautiful island escapes.

Quirky Balkan capital where Ottoman bazaars meet neoclassical statues, with Lake Ohrid a short trip away.

Sulfur-bath district, eclectic architecture from Art Nouveau to Soviet, natural wine, and Caucasus Mountain access.

Cyprus's gateway with Zenobia wreck diving, Finikoudes promenade, and Lefkara lace villages nearby.

Turquoise Coast resort city with Kaleiçi old town, Düden waterfalls, and ancient Aspendos theatre.